Overview
Developed to plug a skills gap identified by the Liverpool John Moores University Enterprise Partnership and associated multi-national businesses, Industrial Biotechnology programme balances theoretical learning and practical skills.At the beginning of your course you will be allocated a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.
During your independent research project, you will be appointed a John Moores University -based Supervisor as well as an industrial supervisor if you are carrying out your project externally.
Career
By increasing your skills and knowledge, this Masters programme prepares you for work in the fast growing biotechnology sector.
You may go on to work and study in fields such as the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, recombinant DNA and microbial-related research laboratories.
There will also be the option to work in research and development, study for a PhD or even take up a teaching post.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fermentation Technology
- Recombinant DNA and Genomics
- Cell Technology
- Biotechnology: Principles and Applications
- Research Metods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Microbiology View 132 other Masters in Biotechnology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- alternative qualifications, coupled with a significant period of relevant work experience
- Additional Information
- Pearson 58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI Purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this course
- If you have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for guidance
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9710 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9710 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.